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New dawn – Real Madrid met Sevilla in the Welsh capital Cardiff on Tuesday night to fight for the UEFA Super Cup crown, the traditional curtain raiser to the new European soccer season.

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Kroos control – It was the first glimpse of Germany's World Cup-winning midfielder Toni Kroos in the famous white of European Champions League holders Real. The 24-year-old signed from German champions Bayern Munich after his success in Brazil.

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J-Rod – Real's other high-profile acquisition was also on display -- James Rodriguez. The 23-year-old was top scorer at the World Cup as he led Colombia to the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time in its history.

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Bale returns – Gareth Bale, the world's most expensive player, was back in his hometown of Cardiff after a journey that has taken him from the English Premier League to La Liga in Spain.

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The Real deal – But as he so often is for Real, Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show. The world footballer of the year scored twice as Sevilla were beaten 2-0 to showcase how formidable Carlo Ancelotti's side might prove this season.

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Silver service – Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas lifts the first trophy of Real's season, with another five on offer.